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Definition & Meaning of "toxicity"in English

Toxicity
01

the harmful effects or potential for harm caused by a substance to living organisms or the environment 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
singular
not gender specific
Examples
The toxicity of the chemical spill contaminated the nearby water supply, posing a threat to aquatic life. 
02

the degree to which something is poisonous 

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